Inside Italian defence tech (2026)
Jul 17
Zelim develops intelligent maritime safety and rescue technology to make oceans, seas and waterways safer. The company provides advanced detection, tracking, and alerting systems including ZOE (intelligent detection system), SWIFT (rapid man overboard recovery system), and GUARDIAN (uncrewed rescue vessel). Zelim serves the cruise/passenger and offshore energy sectors with ISO 9001 certified solutions.
11-50 employeesEdinburgh, United Kingdom0 open positionsWebsite
Zelim doesn't have any open positions at the moment.
Zelim develops intelligent maritime safety and rescue technology to make oceans, seas and waterways safer. The company provides advanced detection, tracking, and alerting systems including ZOE (intelligent detection system), SWIFT (rapid man overboard recovery system), and GUARDIAN (uncrewed rescue vessel). Zelim serves the cruise/passenger and offshore energy sectors with ISO 9001 certified solutions.
11-50 employeesEdinburgh, United Kingdom0 open positionsWebsite
Zelim doesn't have any open positions at the moment.
Builds AI-powered command and control systems for counter-drone defence, maritime security and critical infrastructure protection, deployed at over 60 sites worldwide.
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Manufactures lightweight composite doors, hatches and masts for naval vessels, including the only maritime composite door certified for 60-minute fire resistance. Holds a multi-year supply contract with Damen Naval for the Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigate programme.
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Defence division of Gruppo MED building custom military RHIB inflatable boats. Has delivered over 200 vessels since 2015 to Italian forces including the Carabinieri, State Police, Guardia di Finanza, Comsubin navy special forces and Coast Guard.
Bari startup building software-defined autonomous surface vessels and AI information intelligence platforms for maritime operations. Targets persistent ISR and patrol missions and raised 3.6 million euro in pre-seed funding in 2026. Founded in 2025.
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